Monday, Jun. 12, 2017 – Friday, Jun. 16, 2017
09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
US/Central
ExploreAsia camps are designed to engage students with Asian art, culture, and history.
The Dances of India
Learn and perform original dances inspired by traditional and contemporary Indian dance techniques. Students will study the history of Indian dance, clothing, and costuming, and create their own props to use for the performance. This camp is in collaboration with the Anjali Center for Performing Arts and is recommended for students ages 6-12.
For more information, or to be added to the ExploreAsia email list, please contact Sarah Collins at 713.496.9914 or [email protected].
Pricing
Early Bird Pricing (through April 17): $225 Members, $275 Nonmembers
Regular Pricing: $275 Members, $325 Nonmembers
For each camp session, a $30 discount will be applied per additional child registered.
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About the Camp
About The Anjali Center for Performing Arts
The Anjali Center for Performing Arts, established in 1975, is Texas' first and premier Indian dance institute, dedicated to promoting and preserving Indian classical art forms. At Anjali, the legendary tradition of Indian Classical Dance is safely preserved. Since its inception, Anjali has blossomed into a renowned institution under the direction of its Founder, internationally renowned dancer, teacher and choreographer, Dr. Rathna Kumar. The phenomenal strides achieved in these past forty-one years mark the institution as a microcosm of joy, energy, awareness, sense of accomplishment and integrity. Rathna Kumar and Anjali have become synonymous with Indian dance in Houston and all over the US. www.anjalicenter.org
Additional Camps
Be the Change: Exploring Culture through Children’s Connections
Monday, June 5 - Friday, June 9
Unveiling the East
Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30
Manga Style!
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14
Oceanic Adventure
Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28
The Dances of China
Monday, August 14 - Friday, August 18
HOURS & ADMISSION
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Wednesday, Friday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday (free admission all day), 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday and major holidays. - Explore Asia Admission: Six interactive stations; includes complimentary access to current exhibition in the Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery. $15 per guest ages 13 and up. $9 per guest ages 7–12. Free for guests ages 6 and under and for Asia Society members. Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery Admission Only: $8 per guest. Free for guests ages 6 and under and for Asia Society members. Free exhibition admission on Thursdays from 12 pm – 7 pm, presented by Regions Bank.
Directions & Parking
- Free Parking
- Paid Parking
- Street Parking
- Parking in Asia Society Texas Center's lot is $7 for 1-24 hours. Entrances on Caroline and Austin. Limited free and paid street parking is also available.
Special Offers / Dining
Java Lava Cafe
Serving 100 percent premium Kona coffee from KarmaSu Coffee Farm in Hawaii, plus breakfast, lunch, and sweet treats, Java Lava Cafe is open for extended breakfast hours Tuesday–Saturday.
Hours
Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30 am – 3 pm
https://asiasociety.org/texas/java-lava-cafe
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